Engineer Manager

An exceptional opportunity is presented for you to assume the position of Engineering Manager within a distinguished organization renowned for its leadership in global e-commerce enablement. You will occupy a central role in influencing both technical outcomes and the professional advancement of your team, ensuring the highest standards of delivery while fostering a culture grounded in accountability, excellence, and collective achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

In the capacity of Engineering Manager within this forward-thinking institution, you will be entrusted with the stewardship of a diverse group of engineers as they design and implement systems fundamental to global e-commerce operations. Your responsibilities will encompass nurturing talent through considered feedback sessions while ensuring that projects are executed punctually and meet exacting standards. By collaborating extensively with product management and design professionals, you will assist in establishing priorities that advance business imperatives. Your engagement in architectural deliberations will enable you to shape technical strategies whilst maintaining an unwavering focus on quality assurance. The position necessitates proficiency across a contemporary technology stack—drawing upon your expertise in backend or full-stack environments—and a steadfast commitment to best practices in software development. Success in this role is predicated upon your ability to harmonize people management with technical supervision: empowering your team’s professional growth whilst consistently delivering dependable solutions at scale. You will play an instrumental part in fostering an inclusive culture where every individual’s contributions are esteemed.

• Provide sustained guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers through regular feedback sessions dedicated to career progression and personal development.
• Supervise project delivery processes to ensure all engineering outputs adhere to rigorous standards of quality and reliability across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional colleagues to collectively prioritize tasks and devise effective workflows aligned with organizational objectives.
• Participate thoughtfully in architectural discussions and contribute judiciously to technical decision-making processes that determine the strategic direction of products.
• Cultivate an environment where accountability is encouraged, quality remains paramount, and each team member feels empowered to contribute ideas and assume responsibility for their work.
• Engage with technologies including Java, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Next.js, Nest.js, AWS, and GCP to support full-stack development activities as required.
• Advocate for best practices in software engineering by promoting code reviews, testing protocols, and documentation standards throughout the team.
• Facilitate distributed work by maintaining clear communication channels and ensuring equitable participation regardless of location or time zone.
• Promote continuous learning by identifying training opportunities and supporting professional development initiatives for all members of the team.

Key Requirements:

For this Engineering Manager appointment, your established record of supporting high-performing teams will prove invaluable as you guide engineers through intricate challenges inherent in scaling global e-commerce platforms. Your comprehensive understanding of backend or full-stack technologies enables meaningful participation in technical dialogues as well as practical guidance when complexities arise. Your interpersonal acumen ensures open communication among distributed colleagues—maintaining cohesion irrespective of geographical boundaries. You approach every interaction with empathy: listening attentively during feedback sessions so each individual feels acknowledged and supported. Your commitment extends beyond immediate deliverables; you invest considerable effort into developing others’ capabilities via mentorship programs or training initiatives. By championing best practices concerning code quality and documentation—and exemplifying accountability—you engender trust throughout your network. Ultimately, your ability to reconcile delivery expectations with sincere regard for people’s growth distinguishes you as an outstanding leader prepared for this esteemed challenge.

• Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams within distributed or remote-first settings where collaboration is essential for success.
• A robust technical foundation in backend or full-stack systems development utilizing languages such as Java together with databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Proven capacity to balance timely project execution with meticulous attention to quality whilst sustaining a positive team ethos.
• Outstanding communication skills enabling effective engagement with engineers as well as cross-functional partners from product or design backgrounds.
• Experience operating within cloud-based infrastructures such as AWS or GCP combined with familiarity in frameworks including TypeScript, Next.js or Nest.js.
• A history of fostering inclusive environments wherein every team member feels supported throughout their professional journey.
• Dedication to continuous improvement through mentoring others and encouraging ongoing learning within your teams.
• Adeptness at facilitating architectural discussions that yield sound technical decisions congruent with business requirements.

What sets this company apart:

This organization distinguishes itself through its steadfast dedication to cultivating an inclusive workplace where flexibility is not merely aspirational but embedded within daily practice via fully remote roles accessible across the United States and Canada. Employees are afforded comprehensive health care coverage (encompassing medical, dental & vision), robust retirement planning options (401k/IRA), life insurance packages (including basic plus voluntary & AD&D), generous paid leave encompassing vacation days alongside public holidays, family leave policies designed for both maternity and paternity needs, as well as short- and long-term disability support. Equity participation ensures all employees share equitably in collective achievements while Eastern Time working hours promote harmonious work-life integration for distributed teams. The company’s unwavering commitment to employee well-being is matched only by its passion for technological distinction—rendering it an inspiring environment for those seeking recognition both personally and professionally.

What's next:

Should you wish to make a substantive impact by supporting talented engineers whilst shaping consequential products on a global stage—this may represent your next distinguished appointment.

If interested in this position, please contact Sebastian Rinde at +1 512 610 6270 or sebastian.rinde@robertwalters.com